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What’s on the horizon for green building in 2012? Experts say it will rebound globally despite continuing economic stresses. Expected at the top of the trends are the transition to LEED 2012 (the newest version of the green building rating system), the adoption of sustainable building practices internationally and an increased focus on greening existing buildings.
As a digital print service provider, Thomas Reprographics takes sustainability seriously. From the products and equipment used to employee and customer education, we have adopted sustainability practices to help make a positive impact for future generations. With the digital era, it’s much easier to offer our customers ways to manage and distribute their information without the use of paper. In Digital Publishing Solutions December 2011 issue, Thomas Reprographics is highlighted as an eco-conscious company featuring our sustainable practices.
Remember Thomas Reprographics when considering your contribution to green building in 2012!
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According to Fast Company, in a recent story about brand equity was an interesting observation. The survey, which talked to 50,000 consumers, “found that only 20% of the brands they interact with have a positive impact on their lives, and… that 70% of brands could disappear entirely without them noticing.” There are 970,000 foodservice locations in the U.S. Each of them a brand, from Sally’s Sandwiches to McDonald’s store #7,794, each location has a local reputation even apart from the headquarters’ brand. How can “brands” have such a low impact on consumers? Hint: it is more than the food and it is more than the price or the promotion. Engagement comes with a high cost. According to the same Fast Company survey, more than half (51%) of consumers want to reward responsible companies by shopping there, and 53% would pay a 10% premium for products from a responsible company.
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Good news for retailers! The National Retail Federation’s 2011 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey is still forecasting overall holiday retail sales to grow 2.8 percent during the months of November and December to $465.6 billion. Additionally, nearly six in 10 holiday shoppers (59.9%) say they plan to take advantage of retailers’ sales and discounts to make additional non-gift purchases for themselves and their families during the holiday season. See the results of the full survey here. Make sure you’re ready for the increase in business this holiday season with eye-catching banners, signs and window graphics for all your locations.
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Start your projects right by using ConstructionVaults to manage the initial design and ongoing changes for your construction projects. Regardless of the application you use to design the project, ConstructionVaults provides full BIM integration and collaboration for everything from cost estimation to simulation to scheduling and analysis. And everything is stored for easy reference and review with other project members.
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Are you looking for a new way to showcase your product? Are you sponsoring an event or location that needs to really catch the consumer’s eye? Look no further than Asphalt Art! It’s the most eye-popping way to transform ordinary ground and surface materials such as asphalt, concrete and untreated stone into stunning, vibrant advertising canvases. At Thomas Reprographics, Asphalt Art is one of the many different substrates we use. Unlike standard laminated vinyl floor decals, this patented technology is extremely durable and does not de-laminate. It easily withstands tough treatment such as automobile traffic and can be easily removed, usually without any leftover residue. Since the artwork literally conforms and adheres to any porous textured surface, it is very slip resistant, making it perfect for use on stairs and floors anywhere.
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"I didn’t get the e-mail." Those are words you always hate to hear. You can’t keep a project on track unless you can consistently communicate and collaborate with team members. But e-mail systems can be problematic — rejecting large files, dropping messages into junk folders, losing information in cyberspace.
ConstructionVaults includes features to keep your communication and correspondence efficient, effective, and easy to track.
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Football season is upon us! Are your stores prominently featuring their tailgating section? Do they have extensive signage directing your customers to those sections? You can’t sell it if they can’t see it! See what some other retailers are doing to bring in the fans. At Thomas Reprographics, Visualogistix gives you the consistent quality that helps your customers find what they want — and buy it. Your customers are bombarded with hundreds of pictures, graphics and messages — and that’s before they even get to your store! You want your investment in your brand to pay off with signs, graphics, and other material that make it easy for customers to find what they need and buy what they want. And sometimes to buy what you want! The easier their shopping experience is at your store, the more often they’ll come back. Visualogistix is the partner that can help you achieve that objective. Perfect for internal and external applications!
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When everyone contributes ideas to a project from start to finish, you get better results faster. ContructionVaults gives you a single place for all authorized users to view and contribute to the design and construction process. Access design files, BIM models, share ideas, track discussions, and ensure everyone is on the same page from start to finish. Eliminate the need to e-mail huge attachments by keeping complex documents in one secure location.
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Before anyone takes a bite at your restaurant, you’re making an impression. Your signs, menus, and other collateral material are your first chance to establish your brand identity with your customers.
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Window clings are a popular media for retailers who want to incorporate mobile web content into their signage using QR codes. If you’re looking into this as a marketing opportunity, Thomas Reprographics can help! We can produce colorful window display graphics that will attract attention and beautify the structure they adorn.
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The eighth annual Topping Out Networking Event and Awards Program was held Thursday, October 6th at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas. Since 2002, leaders in the A/E/C industry have met annually to honor the teamwork it takes to create outstanding built environments in the DFW area, to recognize the year’s top ten projects, and to network with peers to discuss the industry’s future.
Topping Out 2011 signified a coming together of the building industry in more ways than one. Awards were handed out not on the basis of individual achievement but rather in honor of the collective accomplishments of the entire team responsible for a project’s success. Former Dallas Mayor and A/E/C executive, Tom Leppert, was the honorary chair of the event. Event co-chairs were Myriam Camargo of Camargo Copeland Architects, Jessica Ferrell of Austin Commercial and David Neal of Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing.
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See how Visualogistix, a new service from Thomas Reprographics, helps the education market by allowing them to update their high quality marketing collateral quickly and easily while maintaining a consistent brand. Visualogistix gives you:
- All your materials — brochures, reading packets, posters, signs, flyers, etc. — stored electronically (instead of stacked in closets all over campus)
- Your own Web page to order your collateral — with 24/7 access from anywhere in the world
- The ability to establish standards for customization — and consistency — across the college or university
- Access for others in the school to order collateral as needed — within your established approval process
- Reduced time — and the associated costs — spent managing revisions, storage, inventory, and obsolescence.
See more at Visualogistix.com.
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Does your firm chalk up printing and copying to overhead? Do you rely on the honor system to record reimbursable expenses? See how Argos 7 from Sepialine can help you tap into the most lucrative revenue source available.
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Check out Asphalt Art Media—the most eye-popping way to transform ordinary ground and surface materials such as asphalt, concrete and untreated stone into stunning, vibrant advertising canvases! Call Thomas Reprographics to see your design using Asphalt Art!
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In retail sales, first impressions are important — and so is every additional impression! That’s why you work so hard to develop eye-popping collateral with consistent branding and powerful messages. Now you want to be sure it looks perfect in every location, gets there on time and on spec, and not spend all your time monitoring quality or maintaining inventory. Visualogistix gives you:
- All your collateral — brochures, posters, signs, flyers, etc. — stored electronically (instead of stacked in a closet)
- Your own Web page to order your collateral — with 24/7 access from anywhere in the world
- The ability to establish standards for customization — and consistency — across the organization
- Access for others in the organization to order collateral as needed — within your established approval process
- Reduced time — and the associated costs — spent managing revisions, storage, inventory, and obsolescence.
See more at Visualogistix.com.
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See how Visualogistix, a new service from Thomas Reprographics, helps the restaurant industry by managing its marketing collateral. Instead of letting signs, menus, displays and other material get outdated because it’s too hard to make changes, you can quickly and easily make changes, while ensuring high quality and brand consistency. Visualogistix gives you:
- All your collateral — signs, displays, menus, brochures, posters, etc. — stored electronically
- Your own Web page to order your collateral — with 24/7 access from anywhere
- The ability to establish standards for customization — and consistency — which is especially important when you have multiple restaurants and a variety of locations
- Access for others in the organization (for example, managers of franchise restaurants) to update and order collateral as needed — within your established approval process
- Reduced time — and the associated costs — spent managing revisions, production details, inventory, and obsolescence.
See more at Visualogistix.com.
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Check out how Visualogistix from Thomas Reprographics can help educational departments or universities by managing its information and marketing collateral. With Visualogistix, you can:
- Store all materials (brochures, reading packets, posters, signs, flyers, etc.) electronically (instead of stacking them in closets all over campus)
- Have your own web page to order collateral — with 24/7 access from anywhere in the world
- Establish standards for customization — and consistency — across the college or university
- Give access to others in the school to order collateral as needed — within your established approval process
- Reduce the time and the associated costs spent managing revisions, storage, and inventory.
See more at Visualogistix.com.
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DALLAS, TX – March 1, 2011 – Three industry leading companies providing reprographics and facilities management services (Thomas, NRI and CallPrint) have created a Joint Venture forming one Managed Print Services (MPS) provider: LINK Document Services Group, LLC. To solidify its technology offering, LINK’s first action was to acquire Sepialine, Inc. and its Argos software platform.
This comprehensive MPS offering analyzes, designs and manages enterprise wide copier and printer fleets, providing predictable, controlled costs and increased flexibility while preserving precious capital, mitigating risk and streamlining workflow and compliance.
Each partner is recognized in the A/E/C industry as a leader and visionary. LINK Document Services Group uses the strongest technology platform reaching the largest global network with a unified vision. Partner locations are in most major cities through the U.S. and U.K. with access to the extensive RMX Network, allowing production and delivery of documents anywhere in the world. LINK offers its clients one contract, one platform, one point of contact, one price and one invoice.
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Take a look at these crazy construction conundrums. We know our customers would never make these mistakes, but if you find yourself with something you need to cover up, Thomas Printworks is here to help. Printing and installing custom banners or building wraps is our specialty. We’ll also print your architectural drawings to repair the mishap.
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There's nothing like game day. Whether you spend your Friday nights under the lights, Saturday afternoons in the sun, Sundays tailgating in the lot of your favorite stadium or Monday nights parked in front of the TV, you're bound to understand the magic incited by three words: It's. Game. Day. The Super Bowl takes that excitement to a whole new level, and you've likely discovered that we're ready for February. We're so excited, in fact, that we've decorated accordingly!
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